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How to get fromSalcombe to Bournemouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 164 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Station Roadbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    6h 13m

  2. Drive 123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Bournemouthcar car 123.7 mi
    2h 33m
    £30–44

  3. Line 164 bus, train via Taunton

    1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Station Roadbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 13m

  4. Line 164 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus bus 164
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 14m

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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 164 bus to Station Road, walk to Totnes, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Salisbury, walk to Railway Station Stop SA, take the bus to Meeting House Lane, then take the bus to Bournemouth Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McIlwraith Road to Bournemouth via Station Road, Totnes, Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 13m.

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